Installation Procedure
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- Use the J 44227 to install the crankshaft rear oil seal. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Remove the J 44227 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of GM P/N 12378521 to the rear oil seal housing (1).
- Install the J 44219 guide pins (1) into the block. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- When installing a new seal, use the plastic installation sleeve supplied with the new seal.
- The seal installation sleeve should come off after the seal is installed. Discard the sleeve.
- Slide the crankshaft rear oil seal housing over the alignment pins J 44219 and crankshaft. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts, except the 2 in place of the guide pins.
- Remove the J 44219 guide pins. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the remaining 2 crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.
Tighten: Tighten all the oil seal housing bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Wipe off any excess material from the bottom of the oil pan sealing area (1).
- Install the flywheel and secure with the bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the flywheel bolts in sequence to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Use the J 36660-A to tighten the bolts an additional 50 degrees.
- Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (LL8) in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.